Portable workout apparatus having a pivotally mounted exercise bar

The present invention relates to the field of exercise equipment, and more in particular to portable exercise devices for use in performing various exercises such as Pilates exercises.

The Pilates Method is a physical exercise system that was developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20^th century. The system focuses on the core postural muscles that help keep the body balanced and are needed to providing support for the spine. In particular, Pilates exercises teach awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, and strengthen the deep torso muscles. Pilates has become popular not only in the field of fitness, but also in rehabilitation. The performance of various exercises, including Pilates exercises, can be enhanced through the use of exercise equipment.

An exercise device is disclosed that is useful for performing various exercises including Pilates exercises. In a first embodiment, a portable workout apparatus is disclosed having a vertical frame, a first horizontal bar adjustably attached to the vertical frame so as to be positioned at a selected height on the vertical frame, a pivot frame pivotally attached to the vertical frame, a second horizontal bar attached to the pivot frame and pivotally movable therewith, and padded surface areas operatively connected with the vertical frame and disposed on opposite sides of the vertical frame.

In a second embodiment, a pilates exercise device is disclosed that includes a pilates tower having a pair of vertical support members and a cross member extending between the vertical support members, the pilates tower having first and second sides, a first padded surface extending horizontally from the first side of the pilates tower, the first padded surface pivotally mounted to the pilates tower, and a second padded surface extending horizontally from the second side of the pilates tower.

In a third embodiment, an exercise device is disclosed having a pair of vertical support members and a cross member extending between the vertical support members, a pair of horizontal support members each connected to one of the vertical support members, a fairing joining each horizontal support member to each vertical support member, and padded surface areas operatively connected with the vertical support members and disposed on opposite sides of the vertical support members.

In a fourth embodiment, an exercise device is disclosed having a pair of vertical support members and a cross member extending between the vertical support members, a pair of horizontal support members each connected to one of the vertical support members, a first padded surface area pivotally connected on a first side of the vertical support members and configured to pivot from a horizontal position where it is removably connected to at least one of the horizontal support members to a vertical position where it is removably connected to at least one of the vertical support members, and a second padded surface area connected on a second side of the vertical support members.

In a fifth embodiment, an exercise device is disclosed having a pair of vertical support members and a cross member extending between the vertical support members, a pair of horizontal support members each connected to one of the vertical support members, a fairing joining each horizontal support member to each vertical support member, a pivot frame pivotally attached to the pair of vertical support members, a first padded surface area pivotally connected on a first side of the vertical support members, and a second padded surface area connected on a second side of the vertical support members.

Other objects and features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description, the accompanying drawings, and the appended claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The novel features that are considered characteristic of the invention are set forth with particularity in the appended claims. The invention itself; however, both as to its structure and operation together with the additional objects and advantages thereof are best understood through the following description of the preferred embodiment of the present invention when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an exercise device in a exercise configuration;

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of an exercise device in a storage configuration;

FIG. 3 illustrates a rear view of an exercise device in a storage configuration;

FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of an exercise device in a storage configuration;

FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of an adjustable horizontal bar attached to a vertical frame;

FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view of a base of a vertical frame;

FIG. 7 illustrates a side view of a top portion of a vertical frame when the exercise device is in a storage configuration;

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